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DS Jack Mackinnon #5
Deadly Ritual
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Jack is back and this time it’s deadly…
The police believe they have uncovered a ritualistic voodoo murder when they find a wooden disc in the mouth of a murder victim. When another victim is discovered, it’s up to DS Mackinnon and the team to find the killer before anymore blood is shed.
Jack is back and this time it’s deadly…
The police believe they have uncovered a ritualistic voodoo murder when they find a wooden disc in the mouth of a murder victim. When another victim is discovered, it’s up to DS Mackinnon and the team to find the killer before anymore blood is shed.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 4, 2014
About the author
D.S. Butler
35 books960 followersAuthor of the Karen Hart series. Ex-biochemist turned crime-writer. Huge Queen fan. Loves to read crime fiction.
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July 22, 2022
This is the fifth book in the Jack Mackinnon series by author Dani Butler. I love the Karen Hart series but this series took a little longer for me to love. Excellent police procedural novels that make very enjoyable reads.
In this novel the police believe they have uncovered a ritualistic voodoo murder when they find a wooden disc in the mouth of a murder victim. When another victim is discovered, it’s up to DS Mackinnon and the team to find the killer before anymore blood is shed.
This is a fast paced novel that I struggled to put down. Bring on the next one.
In this novel the police believe they have uncovered a ritualistic voodoo murder when they find a wooden disc in the mouth of a murder victim. When another victim is discovered, it’s up to DS Mackinnon and the team to find the killer before anymore blood is shed.
This is a fast paced novel that I struggled to put down. Bring on the next one.
October 8, 2024
I loved the first books in this series but this book was a little flat and weird. I don’t mind a bit of an out their story line (voodoo) but it just lacked substance. The ending felt rushed and random, almost as if the author got fed up writing.
July 29, 2020
I would have given this 5 stars if it hadn't been for the number of times D.S. McKinnon (supposed to be an experienced police officer) was caught napping by his opponent - he was hit from behind and knocked out by the "bad man " and various other instances where he was overcome when he is supposed to be a big and strong fellow. Didn't quite ring true.
Otherwise a good yarn.
Jim Thomas - North Turramurra N.S.W.
Otherwise a good yarn.
Jim Thomas - North Turramurra N.S.W.
April 11, 2019
Deadly but delightful ending
This series is just great,gripping and has a y ending with lots of twists and turns. Very enjoyable short reads. I have read all 5 of the series and am about to read the 6th. I like all the portrayal of the characters, they are very good. You will enjoy them,too. Give them a try they are well worth it. Carry on writing about Jack Mackinnan, I love him!
This series is just great,gripping and has a y ending with lots of twists and turns. Very enjoyable short reads. I have read all 5 of the series and am about to read the 6th. I like all the portrayal of the characters, they are very good. You will enjoy them,too. Give them a try they are well worth it. Carry on writing about Jack Mackinnan, I love him!
October 3, 2024
As with all DS Butler books this one was very enjoyable despite the unsavoury subject of the story. Mr X is a serial killer who kills people for payment. 12 year old boy Alfie Adebayo gets caught in the plot after witnessing one of the killings, which also gets his best friend murdered. McKinnon and team track down Mr X whose identity comes as a surprise.
This book is a real page turner, which will be enjoyed by all lovers of murder mysteries and thrillers.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
This book is a real page turner, which will be enjoyed by all lovers of murder mysteries and thrillers.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
March 22, 2019
Fantastic another great read
Every story is different in this series so you don't know what to expect from the next book.. Same characters but their lives move forward along with the stories
Every story is different in this series so you don't know what to expect from the next book.. Same characters but their lives move forward along with the stories
August 24, 2019
Absorbing Read!!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great characters and plot. Added enjoyment of the personal stories of two of the officers unfurled (Have read the whole series so far).
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great characters and plot. Added enjoyment of the personal stories of two of the officers unfurled (Have read the whole series so far).
July 22, 2020
Love reading about DS Jack Mackinnon
Another great follow up to the Jack MacKinnon adventures in this one Jack gets hurt again look ing forward to next book . Amazing and very addictive series.
Another great follow up to the Jack MacKinnon adventures in this one Jack gets hurt again look ing forward to next book . Amazing and very addictive series.
July 25, 2024
Another Excellent Story
Another excellent story in the Back Mcakinnon series. Lots of the usual characters and a very good storyline. Kept me gripped from start to finish.Looking forward to reading more.
Another excellent story in the Back Mcakinnon series. Lots of the usual characters and a very good storyline. Kept me gripped from start to finish.Looking forward to reading more.
February 18, 2026
I found this book quite difficult to get in to. Left it for a couple of weeks but started it again. Finished it but it’s not one of my favourites. Love this series of books, just disappointed with this one.
August 21, 2026
Book five sees Jack and the team investigating what seems like a ritualistic murder where voodoo could be involved.
There were a few twists in this police drama where the characters suited the plot, if some a little strange.
It was well-written and engaging with a good sense of place.
There were a few twists in this police drama where the characters suited the plot, if some a little strange.
It was well-written and engaging with a good sense of place.
September 2, 2017
Kids
What I liked very much about this book was the beginning. No drawn out start and excitement all the way through. I couldn't put it down.
What I liked very much about this book was the beginning. No drawn out start and excitement all the way through. I couldn't put it down.
February 19, 2019
Great series
Great read from the first page to the last. Had me hooked all the way through.
D.S. Butler fantastic as always
Great read from the first page to the last. Had me hooked all the way through.
D.S. Butler fantastic as always
June 29, 2019
Great read
Very clever story, especially the use of characters names. The prose were really well written and very atmospheric. It was like watching a good film. Scary.
Very clever story, especially the use of characters names. The prose were really well written and very atmospheric. It was like watching a good film. Scary.
June 30, 2019
Review
As usual couldn't put the book down until it was finished. Now eager to read the next one in this series
As usual couldn't put the book down until it was finished. Now eager to read the next one in this series
July 25, 2019
Excellent
Very good story couldn't put the book down had me guessing all the time poor little Alfie so so sad
Very good story couldn't put the book down had me guessing all the time poor little Alfie so so sad
October 20, 2019
Brilliant this one kept me guessing right to last moment D S Butler is a brilliant story teller I can’t say much about book without giving a spoiler but a definite read
February 17, 2020
Highly recommend
I will gladly recommend this book to anyone who wants to sit down with a great book and also a glass of wine!!!
I will gladly recommend this book to anyone who wants to sit down with a great book and also a glass of wine!!!
March 8, 2021
Great short story
Keeps you entertained from the beginning to the end looking forward to more in the future from the same author
Keeps you entertained from the beginning to the end looking forward to more in the future from the same author
April 18, 2021
Love this series. Great believable characters, and solider plots all along.
September 6, 2021
A really good read I love all the characters and the plots which flow from each book
Looking forward #6
Looking forward #6
February 6, 2022
Loving this series of books.
June 17, 2022
Brilliant
Another terrific storey unfolds drawing you in more and more believable characters first-class plot keeps you guessing until the last page
Another terrific storey unfolds drawing you in more and more believable characters first-class plot keeps you guessing until the last page
March 1, 2023
Another captivating read.
This is another great book by D S Butler. I am enjoying this series very much. Can’t wait to read the next one.
This is another great book by D S Butler. I am enjoying this series very much. Can’t wait to read the next one.
April 18, 2023
Excellent as usual but I just wish that as a British author writing novels set in Britain with all British characters we didn't get books with Americanisms such as "gotten" instead of "got".
July 31, 2024
Deadly Ritual
Another gripping story,getting so used to the characters who are all so concerned and determined,all ending up the good way.
Another gripping story,getting so used to the characters who are all so concerned and determined,all ending up the good way.
January 4, 2025
Enjoyable
Easy to follow I enjoy this author's books makes my unlimited subscription with the extra cost easier to accept sad it costs so much now
Easy to follow I enjoy this author's books makes my unlimited subscription with the extra cost easier to accept sad it costs so much now
March 7, 2025
Great story, and I didn't guess the end. My only issue was the African characters being given very Western names, which made them less authentic.
September 28, 2026
Not as exciting as previous books.
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